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Cucidati (Italian Fig Cookies)

Name: Cucidati (Italian Fig Cookies)
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 1 (1882 g)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract; 4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 cup vegetable shortening; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup milk; 1 cup dried fig; 1 cup dried dates, pitted; 3/4 cup raisins; 1/4 cup honey; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 cup orange marmalade; 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; water or milk; colored sprinkles

COOK TIME : 15 minutesPREP TIME : 2 hours

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This is my favorite Cucidati recipe!!! These cookies are a little time consuming, but well worth the effort! It wouldn't be Christmas in our house without them. I make them every year, often doubling the recipe! I can't remember how many cookies this recipe makes, and often they disappear before I can start counting! (Prep time includes chilling time)

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